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Be omnivorous, don't just read one kind of book, read everything. - Richard Wagamese

Sunday, December 16, 2012

In My Mailbox

Hi!

 

I want to mention that my thoughts and prayers are with the victims families in Newtown Connecticut. Friday, I was glued to my twitter and CNN. I was shocked, and disgusted. I felt shaken and so, so sad... What happened to those children, teachers and faculty is unimaginable. My heart is broken and grieving with that community.

 

On the book front, I haven't been buying many because Christmas is around the corner. I'm not going to have any more reviews in the next coming weeks. I'm going to save them for 2013. I'm hoping to start the year with a few weeks of scheduled posts. I will continue to share some recommendations.

Review Books:

An Uncommon Education by Elizabeth Percer

The Lives We Lost by Megan Crewe

A Land More Kind Than Home by Wiley Cash

 

Ebooks:

The Girl in the Gatehouse by Julie Klassen

Two Solitudes by Huge Mackennan (2013 Canada Reads)

 

Egalleys:

What A Mother Knows by Leslie Lehr

The Eloquence of Desire by Amanda Sington-Williams

The Death of Bees by Lisa O'Donnell

 

We bought and decorated our tree this weekend.

 

 

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17 comments:

  1. Laura at Library of Clean ReadsDecember 16, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    You've got some great books! I enjoyed the two Julie Klassen books I've read but I have yet to read The Girl in the Gatehouse. Enjoy your reading week!

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  2. BrookeDecember 16, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    I really enjoyed An Uncommon Education! Your tree is gorgeous.

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  3. Mary (Bookfan)December 17, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    Beautiful tree! Enjoy your books!

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  4. BooksnycDecember 17, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    Beautiful tree! I like your idea of getting ahead for 2013 - I may need to try that myself.

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  5. Meg @ A Bookish AffairDecember 17, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    I love, love, love your tree!

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  6. Beth HoffmanDecember 17, 2012 at 10:09 AM

    Enjoy your books, Jennifer ... your tree is lovely!

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  7. The Reading DateDecember 17, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    Your tree is beautiful! Lots of intriguing books this week. I like the idea of saving reviews for 2013. Have a great week!

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  8. AnonymousDecember 17, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Enjoy! your books and your beautiful tree.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/12/mailbox-monday_17.html

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  9. Tales of WhimsyDecember 17, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    Pretty tree. I love the ribbons.

    I snagged The Girl in the Gatehouse too :)

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  10. KayeDecember 17, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    Your tree looks beautiful! Have a good week and happy holidays to you and yours.

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  11. Melissas Eclectic BookshelfDecember 17, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    I love your tree! So pretty!!!

    Thanks for stopping by my Added to the Bookshelf post!

    ♥ Melissa @ Melissa's Eclectic Bookshelf

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  12. SukoDecember 17, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    My thoughts and prayers also go to the Sandy Hook families.

    Gorgeous tree! Enjoy your new books.

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  13. Gigi AnnDecember 17, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    I read a book by Julie Klassen this past year and really enjoyed it, I await your review of it.

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  14. ElizabethDecember 17, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    Beautiful tree. Nice mailbox...ENJOY all your books.

    Elizabeth
    Silver's Reviews
    My Mailbox Monday

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  15. AnnaDecember 17, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    I was working from home on Friday, watching the news at the same time, and crying my eyes out. I think I hugged my daughter so tight she couldn't breathe. I am heartbroken too.

    Hope all your new books are good ones.

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  16. Holly (2 Kids and Tired)December 18, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Great set of books. Your tree is beautiful. I think Connecticut is weighing on many of us. It just hits you in the heart.
    2 Kids and Tired Books MM

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  17. Leslie (Under My Apple Tree)December 18, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    Nice assortment of new books. And a lovely tree.

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